Incorrigible
adjective
Referring to someone who cannot be corrected or improved, especially because of bad behavior.
Despite multiple punishments, John's incorrigible behavior didn't change at all.
Often appears as...
- incorrigible liar
- incorrigible behavior
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Referring to someone who cannot be corrected or improved, especially because of bad behavior.
Despite multiple punishments, John's incorrigible behavior didn't change at all.
Often appears as...
- incorrigible liar
- incorrigible behavior
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Incorrigible often has a negative tone, suggesting frustrating or problematic qualities that can't be fixed.
The teacher sighed, knowing that the student was an incorrigible troublemaker.
Pro Tip 2/3Resistance to Change
Use 'incorrigible' to express that someone resists changes or improvements, despite efforts made by others.
He remained an incorrigible optimist, even in the face of constant setbacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
'Incorrigible' can be used in a light-hearted way to talk about less serious faults or quirks.
She's an incorrigible chocolate lover, despite her dentist's warnings.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Incorrigible often has a negative tone, suggesting frustrating or problematic qualities that can't be fixed.
The teacher sighed, knowing that the student was an incorrigible troublemaker.
Pro Tip 2/3Resistance to Change
Use 'incorrigible' to express that someone resists changes or improvements, despite efforts made by others.
He remained an incorrigible optimist, even in the face of constant setbacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
'Incorrigible' can be used in a light-hearted way to talk about less serious faults or quirks.
She's an incorrigible chocolate lover, despite her dentist's warnings.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Incorrigible often has a negative tone, suggesting frustrating or problematic qualities that can't be fixed.
The teacher sighed, knowing that the student was an incorrigible troublemaker.
Pro Tip 2/3Resistance to Change
Use 'incorrigible' to express that someone resists changes or improvements, despite efforts made by others.
He remained an incorrigible optimist, even in the face of constant setbacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
'Incorrigible' can be used in a light-hearted way to talk about less serious faults or quirks.
She's an incorrigible chocolate lover, despite her dentist's warnings.
Compare with
controllableintractableirredeemablemanageableobstinatepersistentrepentantstubborn
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Quote examples
Randhir Kapoor
And Babita is in a happy space by herself. She's not got married again and nor does she intend to, neither do I. She continues to be my wife and I continue to be her incorrigible, horrible husband. So be it!
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Aaron Sanchez
American Chef
I was a little, uh, incorrigible as a kid, so the kitchen was a good place to give me structure and balance. It taught me hard work, but then I grew to love it.
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Marlon Brando
American Actor
At Libertyville High, I was a bad student, chronic truant, and all-round incorrigible. I was forever being sent to the principal's office to be disciplined.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
Most nations, as well as people are impossible only in their youth; they become incorrigible as they grow older.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
It gives me great pleasure indeed to see the stubbornness of an incorrigible nonconformist warmly acclaimed.
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A. E. Housman
English Poet
In every American there is an air of incorrigible innocence, which seems to conceal a diabolical cunning.
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John Updike
American Novelist
Writers may be disreputable, incorrigible, early to decay or late to bloom but they dare to go it alone.
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Liz Truss
British Politician
I've been anxious but not depressed. I'm an incorrigible optimist.
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Orson Bean
American Actor
What is it with me? I seem to be an incorrigible black-listee.
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Chris Thile
American Musician
I am an incorrigible coffee geek. I make espresso.
Quote examples
Randhir Kapoor
And Babita is in a happy space by herself. She's not got married again and nor does she intend to, neither do I. She continues to be my wife and I continue to be her incorrigible, horrible husband. So be it!
Quote examples
Aaron Sanchez
American Chef
I was a little, uh, incorrigible as a kid, so the kitchen was a good place to give me structure and balance. It taught me hard work, but then I grew to love it.
Quote examples
Marlon Brando
American Actor
At Libertyville High, I was a bad student, chronic truant, and all-round incorrigible. I was forever being sent to the principal's office to be disciplined.
Quote examples
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
Most nations, as well as people are impossible only in their youth; they become incorrigible as they grow older.
Quote examples
Albert Einstein
German Physicist
It gives me great pleasure indeed to see the stubbornness of an incorrigible nonconformist warmly acclaimed.
Quote examples
A. E. Housman
English Poet
In every American there is an air of incorrigible innocence, which seems to conceal a diabolical cunning.
Quote examples
John Updike
American Novelist
Writers may be disreputable, incorrigible, early to decay or late to bloom but they dare to go it alone.
Quote examples
Liz Truss
British Politician
I've been anxious but not depressed. I'm an incorrigible optimist.
Quote examples
Orson Bean
American Actor
What is it with me? I seem to be an incorrigible black-listee.
Quote examples
Chris Thile
American Musician
I am an incorrigible coffee geek. I make espresso.
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